• BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female
  • BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female

BH6F Underwater Connector Circular Series Bulkhead Connector 6 Pin Contact Female

BH6F 6-contact SubConn Compatible circular subsea bulkhead connector, female (sockets), 600 V DC/AC, 10 A, 7,000 m depth rating, wet-mateable, mates with IL6M / BH6M.
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BH6F Circular Series Bulkhead Connector — Overview

The BH6F is a 6-contact Circular series subsea bulkhead connector, female (sockets) face, wet-mateable and rated 10 A per contact at 7,000 m operational depth. It mounts through a standard hull penetration and is supplied with colour-coded PTFE leads for splicing inside the housing.

6 Contacts 600 V AC/DC 10 A per Contact 7,000 m Depth 500+ Wet Matings SubConn Compatible

Key Design Features

  • Wet-mateable: mate and demate in seawater; each contact carries its own moulded seal, so a single seal failure does not flood the connector.
  • SubConn Compatible: the same face geometry, contact pitch and 5/8-18 UNF-2A thread, so it retrofits existing panels and harnesses without re-machining.
  • Gold-plated contacts: brass UNS-C36000 contacts hold contact resistance below 0.01 Ω across the full 500-cycle life.
  • 10 A per contact: rated current with a 50 A connector limit for the 6-contact shell.
  • Pressure qualified: 1,400 bar mated design depth, 800 bar open face; a PEEK shell extends service to 300 bar where weight matters.
  • Field serviceable: locking sleeves, O-rings and snap rings are replaceable; lead, thread and cable lengths can be specified to order.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
ModelBH6F
Contact count6 contacts
GenderFemale (sockets)
MountingBulkhead (panel mount)
Rated current10 A per contact (max 50 A per connector)
Rated voltage600 V DC/AC rms
Contact resistance< 0.01 Ω
Insulation resistance> 200 MΩ
Wet mating cycles> 500 (open face rated)
Operating temperature (water)-4 °C to +60 °C (+25 to +140 °F)
Operating temperature (air)-40 °C to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 °C to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F)
Design depth (mated)1,400 bar / 20,300 psi
Pressure test (open face)800 bar / 11,600 psi
Depth rating with PEEK shell300 bar / 4,350 psi
Operational depth rating7,000 m (700 bar / 10,000 psi)
Mounting thread5/8-18 UNF-2A
Hex flats1 in

Materials

ParameterSpecification
Connector bodyChloroprene rubber (neoprene)
ShellBrass, 316L stainless steel, titanium, anodised aluminium or PEEK (options)
ContactsGold-plated brass UNS-C36000
Location pinStainless steel AISI 303
O-ringsNitrile rubber
Locking sleevePOM or stainless steel
Snap ringsStainless steel AISI 302

Leads & Termination

ParameterSpecification
Leads1 ft (30 cm) colour-coded PTFE leads, 18 AWG, 0.82 mm²
Wire colour code1 Black, 2 White, 3 Red, 4 Green, 5 Orange, 6 Blue, 7 White/Black, 8 Red/Black, 9 Green/Black, 10 Orange/Black

Mating & Compatibility

ParameterSpecification
Mates withIL6M / BH6M
Dummy connectorDC6M
InterchangeabilitySubConn Compatible — BH / IL / DC series; also interchangeable with SeaCon and Burton standard circular equivalents

Typical Applications

Camera and light combinations, dual power buses, six-channel instrument pods.

Notes for Selection

Six contacts use the larger shell with a 5/8-18 UNF-2A thread and 1 in hex flats; 10 A per contact with a 50 A connector limit.

Custom configurations available Shell material, thread and lead/cable lengths, pin-out and certified hydrostatic testing can be specified to order. Send us your drawing or mating requirement for a quotation.